Warners Bay – Community Gardening
Every Wednesday a dedicated team of volunteers arrives at the Warners Bay Community Garden, a two-acre parcel of land in... Read Story
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Buy local, buyHUNTER
Drawing from a seemingly endless well of inspiration and creativity, the quality of our local artisan producers is second to none: whether it’s fashion, artworks, food and drink, jewellery or home wares. Some of them have already made a name for themselves, others are only just starting out or struggling to get noticed. To make... Read Story Read StoryRestoring the glory
From weddings and post-election parties to storms and bankruptcies,this magnificent heritage home has seen it all. The word “pelerin” has Middle English roots and means pilgrim or traveller. It is a name befitting one of the most prestigious heritage homes in the Hunter, Singleton’s Victorian era homestead, Pelerin. Pelerin has travelled through and stood the... Read Story Read StoryEntrepreneurs at heart
Phil and Marilyn Collins are the founders of Hunter & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine. To celebrate this 100th milestone edition, we have asked Marilyn to take a walk down memory lane. Being married to an entrepreneur nothing ever surprised me, so when Phil first floated the idea for what would become Hunter & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine,... Read Story Read StoryEnjoying the small moments
Julie and Adam wanted a small wedding. “It meant everything was nice and relaxed and we got to enjoy small, but precious moments with our loved ones,” Julie reminisces. They had also agreed that there wouldn’t be a bridal party. But with Julie away on the night before the wedding, Adam prepared the couple’s eldest... Read Story Read StoryLet the sunshine in
Behind the deceptively simple façade of this 1940s Georgetown cottage sits a modern home flooded with natural light. Back in 2016, when homeowners Dean and Bree bought this three-bedroom cottage in Georgetown, they were living in Western Australia and waiting for an opportunity to come home and re-join friends and family in Newcastle. They rented... Read Story Read Story
History and healing
From the Hunter’s colonial past to a young family’s journey of grief and connection Maxine Throll has reached out to... Read Story
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Like a fairy tale
With the venue set up “just so” on the day before the wedding, Alex and her sister were getting their... Read Story
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Triple the views
When they had the chance to build in one of the best locations in Newcastle, the homeowners of this five-bedroom... Read Story
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Hunter Hot 100: Broke Fordwich wine region
Head into the foothills of the Brokenback Ranges and discover 17 stunning cellar doors producing premium quality varietals from the... Read Story
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Winning varieties
Hungerford Hill’s 2019 Fiano won a Gold Medal at the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. With a score of 96... Read Story
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Hunter Hot 100: Talits Estate
Family-owned and located in the tranquil Broke Fordwich region, Talits Estate’s recently opened cellar door and rising star winemaker Dan... Read Story
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Hunter Hot 100: Mural at VAMP by Lisa McGuigan
We love our colourful local identities, and the McGuigan family have surelybred their fair share. Lisa’s new cellar door VAMP... Read Story
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Hidden gem – Broke Fordwich Wine Trail Markets
First Sunday of each month from 8am to 1pm. With over fifteen stalls and growing, this little market is a... Read Story
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Hunter Hot 100: Briar Ridge – wine tasting en plein air
Enjoy the beautiful serenity of the hilly folds of Mount View from a comfy bean bag. Set yourself up on... Read Story
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